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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman (second from right) , chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, looks at Columbia debris.  Gehman and the board are visiting KSC as part of the ongoing investigation.  Flanking Gehman are U. S. Representatives Dave Weldon (left) and Tom Feeney (right), who accompanied the board.  Recovery efforts as of May 5 included 82,500 pieces of debris weighing 84,800 pounds, almost 40 percent of the total dry weight of the shuttle.  About 25,000 personnel took part, utilizing almost 1.5 million total man-hours in the recovery effort and involving more than 130 federal, state and local agencies.  The operation was also supported by more than 270 organizations that included businesses and volunteer groups. KSC-03pd1632

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman (se...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman (second from right) , chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, looks at Columbia debris. Gehman and the board are visiting KSC a... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, talks to the media.  Gehman and the board are visiting KSC as part of the ongoing investigation. At right is U.S. Representative Tom Feeney, who, along with U.S. Representative Dave Weldon, accompanied the board.   Recovery efforts as of May 5 included 82,500 pieces of debris weighing 84,800 pounds, almost 40 percent of the total dry weight of the shuttle.  About 25,000 personnel took part, utilizing almost 1.5 million total man-hours in the recovery effort and involving more than 130 federal, state and local agencies.  The operation was also supported by more than 270 organizations that included businesses and volunteer groups. KSC-03pd1641

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman, ch...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, talks to the media. Gehman and the board are visiting KSC as part of the ongoing inves... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Adm. Harold Gehman, center, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board,  looks at a large piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar.  He and other board members are visiting the Hangar as part of the ongoing investigation.  To the right of Gehman are U.S. Representatives Tom Feeney and Dave Weldon.  Recovery efforts as of May 5 included 82,500 pieces of debris weighing 84,800 pounds, almost 40 percent of the total dry weight of the shuttle.  About 25,000 personnel took part, utilizing almost 1.5 million total man-hours in the recovery effort and involving more than 130 federal, state and local agencies.  The operation was also supported by more than 270 organizations that included businesses and volunteer groups.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Adm. Harold Gehman, center, chairman of t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Adm. Harold Gehman, center, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, looks at a large piece of Columbia debris in the RLV Hangar. He and other board members are visi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the RLV Hangar, a member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team (center front) talks to Adm. Harold Gehman, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board about the recovered tiles on the table.  At her left is U.S. Representative Tom Feeney and behind her is U.S. Representative Dave Weldon, who accompanied Gehman and the board, who are visiting KSC as part of the ongoing investigation.   Recovery efforts as of May 5 included 82,500 pieces of debris weighing 84,800 pounds, almost 40 percent of the total dry weight of the shuttle.  About 25,000 personnel took part, utilizing almost 1.5 million total man-hours in the recovery effort and involving more than 130 federal, state and local agencies.  The operation was also supported by more than 270 organizations that included businesses and volunteer groups. KSC-03pd1628

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, a member of the Colum...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, a member of the Columbia Reconstruction Project Team (center front) talks to Adm. Harold Gehman, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board about the ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman (right),  chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, looks at Columbia debris.  Gehman and the board are visiting KSC as part of the ongoing investigation.   At left is U.S. Representative Dave Weldon.  Recovery efforts as of May 5 included 82,500 pieces of debris weighing 84,800 pounds, almost 40 percent of the total dry weight of the shuttle.  About 25,000 personnel took part, utilizing almost 1.5 million total man-hours in the recovery effort and involving more than 130 federal, state and local agencies.  The operation was also supported by more than 270 organizations that included businesses and volunteer groups. KSC-03pd1631

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman (ri...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman (right), chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, looks at Columbia debris. Gehman and the board are visiting KSC as part of th... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman, center, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, looks on while U.S. Representative Dave Weldon (second from right) points at a piece of Columbia debris.  Behind Gehman is U.S. Representative Tom Feeney.  Gehman and other board members are visiting KSC as part of the ongoing investigation.  Recovery efforts as of May 5 included 82,500 pieces of debris weighing 84,800 pounds, almost 40 percent of the total dry weight of the shuttle.  About 25,000 personnel took part, utilizing almost 1.5 million total man-hours in the recovery effort and involving more than 130 federal, state and local agencies.  The operation was also supported by more than 270 organizations that included businesses and volunteer groups.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman, ce...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman, center, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, looks on while U.S. Representative Dave Weldon (second from right) points at a ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Adm. Harold Gehman, center, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board,  talks to U.S. Representative Dave Weldon (right) during the CAIB’s visit to the KSC RLV Hangar.  Left of Gehman is U.S. Representative Tom Feeney.  Gehman and the board visited the Hangar as part of the ongoing investigation.  Recovery efforts as of May 5 included 82,500 pieces of debris weighing 84,800 pounds, almost 40 percent of the total dry weight of the shuttle.  About 25,000 personnel took part, utilizing almost 1.5 million total man-hours in the recovery effort and involving more than 130 federal, state and local agencies.  The operation was also supported by more than 270 organizations that included businesses and volunteer groups.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Adm. Harold Gehman, center, chairman of t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Adm. Harold Gehman, center, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, talks to U.S. Representative Dave Weldon (right) during the CAIB’s visit to the KSC RLV Hangar. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, talks to the media.  Gehman and the board are visiting KSC as part of the ongoing investigation.  Behind Gehman, at left,  is U.S. Representative Tom Feeney, who, along with U.S. Representative Dave Weldon, accompanied the board.   Recovery efforts as of May 5 included 82,500 pieces of debris weighing 84,800 pounds, almost 40 percent of the total dry weight of the shuttle.  About 25,000 personnel took part, utilizing almost 1.5 million total man-hours in the recovery effort and involving more than 130 federal, state and local agencies.  The operation was also supported by more than 270 organizations that included businesses and volunteer groups. KSC-03pd1638

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman, ch...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Adm. Harold Gehman, chairman of the Columbia Investigation Accident Board, talks to the media. Gehman and the board are visiting KSC as part of the ongoing inves... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  - Workers in the Columbia Debris Hangar  pull items from storage containers to transfer  to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building.   About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Columbia Debris Hangar p...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Columbia Debris Hangar pull items from storage containers to transfer to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building. About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  Storage boxes and other containers of Columbia debris wait in the Columbia Debris Hangar for transfer to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building.  About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Storage boxes and other containers of C...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Storage boxes and other containers of Columbia debris wait in the Columbia Debris Hangar for transfer to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building. About 83,000 pieces were shippe... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  A worker in the Columbia Debris Hangar sorts bagged items of Columbia debris that will be transferred to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building.  About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker in the Columbia Debris Hangar ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker in the Columbia Debris Hangar sorts bagged items of Columbia debris that will be transferred to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building. About 83,000 pieces were shippe... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris collected from Space Shuttle Columbia.  About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An area of the Vehicle Assembly Buildin...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris collected from Space Shuttle Columbia. About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and re... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  Workers in the Columbia Debris Hangar record the first items of the STS-107 debris to be transferred to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building.   About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Columbia Debris Hangar r...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Columbia Debris Hangar record the first items of the STS-107 debris to be transferred to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building. About 83,000 pieces were shippe... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris collected from Space Shuttle Columbia.  About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An area of the Vehicle Assembly Buildin...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris collected from Space Shuttle Columbia. About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and re... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  Containers in the Columbia Debris Hangar are lined up after being emptied of the Columbia debris.  The debris is being transferred to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building.  About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Containers in the Columbia Debris Hanga...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Containers in the Columbia Debris Hangar are lined up after being emptied of the Columbia debris. The debris is being transferred to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building. Ab... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris collected from Space Shuttle Columbia.  About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An area of the Vehicle Assembly Buildin...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris collected from Space Shuttle Columbia. About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and re... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  Storage boxes filled with Columbia debris (left) await transfer to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building.  Empty boxes at right wait to be filled with more of the approximately 83,000 pieces shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Storage boxes filled with Columbia debr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Storage boxes filled with Columbia debris (left) await transfer to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building. Empty boxes at right wait to be filled with more of the approximately... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  Workers in the Columbia Debris Hangar move some of the STS-107 debris into boxes for transfer to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building.   About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Columbia Debris Hangar m...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Columbia Debris Hangar move some of the STS-107 debris into boxes for transfer to storage in the Vehicle Assembly Building. About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KS... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Don Eitel (left) wraps pieces of Columbia debris for storage.  About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Don Eitel (...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Don Eitel (left) wraps pieces of Columbia debris for storage. About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Larry Tarver (left) and Don Eitel bag and wrap pieces of debris to be packed into storage boxes.  About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Larry Tar...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Larry Tarver (left) and Don Eitel bag and wrap pieces of debris to be packed into storage boxes. About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC d... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Jack Nowling transfers bags with debris pieces into a storage box.  About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Jack Nowli...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Jack Nowling transfers bags with debris pieces into a storage box. About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery effor... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar,  Jim Delie (left) and Don Eitel select from the shelves wrapped pieces of debris to be packed into storage boxes.  About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Jim Delie...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Jim Delie (left) and Don Eitel select from the shelves wrapped pieces of debris to be packed into storage boxes. About 83,000 pieces of debris were ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Amy Norris (left) packs some of the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar.  Jack Nowling works on the computer.  About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Amy Norris (left) packs some of the debr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Amy Norris (left) packs some of the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. Jack Nowling works on the computer. About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during sear... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - James Harrison (left), Jack Nowling (center) and Amy Norris (right) pack up part of the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar.  An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris.  About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - James Harrison (left), Jack Nowling (cent...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - James Harrison (left), Jack Nowling (center) and Amy Norris (right) pack up part of the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is bei... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Columbia Debris Hangar,  Don Eitel (in front) and Jim Delie carry pieces of debris to be packed into storage boxes.  About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Don Eite...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Don Eitel (in front) and Jim Delie carry pieces of debris to be packed into storage boxes. About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - James Harrison (left), Jack Nowling (center) and Amy Norris (right) pack up some of the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar.  About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - James Harrison (left), Jack Nowling (cent...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - James Harrison (left), Jack Nowling (center) and Amy Norris (right) pack up some of the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Jack Nowling moves a box filled with part of the Columbia debris.  About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Jack Now...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Jack Nowling moves a box filled with part of the Columbia debris. About 83,000 pieces were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in Eas... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar.  More than 83,000  pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thur...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,00... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar.  More than 83,000  pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thur...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,00... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The media listen to Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, talk about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar.  More than 83,000  pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The media listen to Scott Thurston, NASA ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The media listen to Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, talk about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,000 pieces of debris were s... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers focus on a piece of the debris collected from search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debri...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers focus on a piece of the debris collected from search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar.  More than 83,000  pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thur...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,00... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers focus on part of the cockpit collected from search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debri...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers focus on part of the cockpit collected from search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debris... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar.  More than 83,000  pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds. An area of the Vehicle Assembly Building is being prepared to store the debris permanently.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thur...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, addresses the media about efforts to pack the debris stored in the Columbia Debris Hangar. More than 83,00... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers look at pieces of tile collected during search and recovery efforts in East Texas.  About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debri...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers look at pieces of tile collected during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debris fr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, a video cameraman records some of the debris collected from search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debri...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, a video cameraman records some of the debris collected from search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, a photographer examines some of the debris collected from search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debri...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, a photographer examines some of the debris collected from search and recovery efforts in East Texas. About 83,000 pieces of debris... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, a photographer gets a close-up of the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing.  About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC from search and recovery efforts in East Texas.  About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debri...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, a photographer gets a close-up of the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing. About 83,000 pieces of debris were ship... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers pause at the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing.  About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were shipped to KSC from search and recovery efforts in East Texas.  About 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC, which represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.  The debris is being packaged for storage in an area of the Vehicle Assembly Building.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debri...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a media tour of the Columbia Debris Hangar, photographers pause at the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing. About 83,000 pieces of debris from Columbia were s... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  Astronaut Pam Melroy speaks to members of the Columbia Reconstruction Team during transfer of debris from the Columbia Debris Hangar to  its permanent storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building.  More than 83,000  pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Pam Melroy speaks to members ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Pam Melroy speaks to members of the Columbia Reconstruction Team during transfer of debris from the Columbia Debris Hangar to its permanent storage site in the Vehicle ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, speaks to members of the Columbia Reconstruction Team during transfer of debris from the Columbia Debris Hangar to its permanent storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building.  More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manage...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Scott Thurston, NASA vehicle flow manager, speaks to members of the Columbia Reconstruction Team during transfer of debris from the Columbia Debris Hangar to its permanent storage ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Pieces of Columbia debris are offloaded from a flatbed truck in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).  The debris is being moved from the Columbia Debris Hangar to the VAB for permanent storage.  More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pieces of Columbia debris are offloaded ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pieces of Columbia debris are offloaded from a flatbed truck in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The debris is being moved from the Columbia Debris Hanga... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  At the Columbia Debris Hangar, some of the debris of Space Shuttle Columbia is secured onto a flatbed truck for transfer to the Vehicle Assembly Building for permanent storage.  More than 83,000  pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Columbia Debris Hangar, some of t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Columbia Debris Hangar, some of the debris of Space Shuttle Columbia is secured onto a flatbed truck for transfer to the Vehicle Assembly Building for permanent storage. Mo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Flatbed trucks carrying some of the debris of Space Shuttle Columbia approach the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).  The debris is being transferred from the Columbia Debris Hangar to the VAB for permanent storage.  More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flatbed trucks carrying some of the debr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flatbed trucks carrying some of the debris of Space Shuttle Columbia approach the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The debris is being transferred from the Columbia Debris Hangar ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Pieces of debris of Space Shuttle Columbia are offloaded from a flatbed truck in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).  The debris is being moved from the Columbia Debris Hangar to the VAB for permanent storage.  More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pieces of debris of Space Shuttle Columb...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pieces of debris of Space Shuttle Columbia are offloaded from a flatbed truck in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The debris is being moved from the Colu... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Pieces of debris of Space Shuttle Columbia are offloaded from a flatbed truck in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB).  The debris is being moved from the Columbia Debris Hangar to the VAB for permanent storage.  More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pieces of debris of Space Shuttle Columb...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pieces of debris of Space Shuttle Columbia are offloaded from a flatbed truck in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The debris is being moved from the Colu... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    Some of the Columbia debris inside the Columbia Debris Hangar is being moved out and placed on a flatbed truck (seen in the background) for transfer to the Vehicle Assembly Building for permanent storage.  More than 83,000  pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Some of the Columbia debris inside the...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Some of the Columbia debris inside the Columbia Debris Hangar is being moved out and placed on a flatbed truck (seen in the background) for transfer to the Vehicle Assembly Build... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  A flatbed truck carrying pieces of Columbia debris  arrives in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building.  The debris is being transferred to the VAB for permanent storage.  More than 83,000  pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A flatbed truck carrying pieces of Colu...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A flatbed truck carrying pieces of Columbia debris arrives in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building. The debris is being transferred to the VAB for permanent stora... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Jim Comer, United Space Alliance project leader for Columbia reconstruction, speaks to members of the Columbia Reconstruction Team during transfer of debris from the Columbia Debris Hangar to its permanent storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building.  More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jim Comer, United Space Alliance project...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Jim Comer, United Space Alliance project leader for Columbia reconstruction, speaks to members of the Columbia Reconstruction Team during transfer of debris from the Columbia Debri... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Astronaut Pam Melroy speaks to members of the Columbia Reconstruction Team during transfer of debris from the Columbia Debris Hangar to its permanent storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building.  More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Pam Melroy speaks to members o...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Pam Melroy speaks to members of the Columbia Reconstruction Team during transfer of debris from the Columbia Debris Hangar to its permanent storage site in the Vehicle As... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Some of the Columbia debris is loaded onto a flatbed truck outside the Columbia Debris Hangar.  The debris is being transferred to the Vehicle Assembly Building for permanent storage.  More than 83,000  pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Some of the Columbia debris is loaded o...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Some of the Columbia debris is loaded onto a flatbed truck outside the Columbia Debris Hangar. The debris is being transferred to the Vehicle Assembly Building for permanent stor... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  At the Columbia Debris Hangar, some of the debris of Space Shuttle Columbia is moved onto a flatbed truck for transfer to the Vehicle Assembly Building for permanent storage.  More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Columbia Debris Hangar, some of t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Columbia Debris Hangar, some of the debris of Space Shuttle Columbia is moved onto a flatbed truck for transfer to the Vehicle Assembly Building for permanent storage. More... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -   Workers place some of the Columbia debris moved from the Columbia Debris Hangar in its permanent storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building.  More than 83,000  pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers place some of the Columbia deb...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers place some of the Columbia debris moved from the Columbia Debris Hangar in its permanent storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building. More than 83,000 pieces of debri... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  A worker moves some of the Columbia debris to its storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The debris is being transferred from the Columbia Debris Hangar to the VAB for permanent storage.  More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker moves some of the Columbia debr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker moves some of the Columbia debris to its storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The debris is being transferred from the Columbia Debris Hangar to the VAB fo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  A worker moves some of the Columbia debris to its storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The debris is being transferred from the Columbia Debris Hangar to the VAB for permanent storage.  More than 83,000 pieces of debris were shipped to KSC during search and recovery efforts in East Texas. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker moves some of the Columbia debr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker moves some of the Columbia debris to its storage site in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The debris is being transferred from the Columbia Debris Hangar to the VAB fo... More

U.S. Air Force members from the 45th Hurricane Recovery Team, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., identify key buildings needed to establish operational readiness at the base once Hurricane Frances, the largest storm in recorded to date, hits the state and moves through central Florida.  Due to a loss in electricity the team uses flashlights to continue working the recovery efforts at their location in Malabar, Fla., on Sept. 4, 2004.  (U.S. Air Force photo by MASTER Sergeant Efrain Gonzalez) (Released)

U.S. Air Force members from the 45th Hurricane Recovery Team, Patrick ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Malabar State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Efrain Gonzalez, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

Weathering the storm U.S. Air Force members from the 45th Hurricane Recovery Team, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., pass their time however they can, waiting for the storm to pass before they begin their recovery efforts. A team of 57 military and civilian personnel assigned to the Team are weathering the effects of Hurricane Frances at an Air Force annex in Malabar, Fla., on Sept. 5, 2004. The small annex is located a few miles southwest of Patrick and has facilities strong enough to weather the storm effects of a hurricane. Once the hurricane moves through central Florida the recovery teams will deploy to Patrick to secure the base and establish flight operations. (U.S. Air Force photo...

Weathering the storm U.S. Air Force members from the 45th Hurricane Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Weathering the storm U.S. Air Force members from the 45th Hurricane Recovery Team, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., pass their time... More

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , September 20, 2005 -- Hurricane Katrina significantly hampered operations at various Regional Transit Authority facilities across Orleans Parish. Due to considerable damages at their major operational, administrative and maintenance facilities, the RTA decided to prioritize the rebuilding of their Canal Street facility so that it could be used as a central point for all of their daily office functions.  This facility is the first major building repair project completed by the RTA since Hurricane Katrina, and its restoration marks a milestone in their recovery efforts. Photo by FEMA/Manuel Broussard.

Hurricane/Tropical Storm - New Orleans, La. , September 20, 2005 -- Hu...

The original database describes this as: Title: Regional Transit Authority Building (Before) Production Date: 09/20/2005 Caption: New Orleans, La. , September 20, 2005 -- Hurricane Katrina significantly hamp... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, 9-25-05 -- President George W Bush takes time for a photo with FEMA Workers at the Joint Field Office.  President Bush was in the area to gather first hand information from Admiral Thad Allen (background) about the recovery efforts of Hurricane Katrina and damage from Hurricane Rita.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, 9-25-05 -- President George W Bus...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., October 2, 2005 -- Fire trucks line the street to return to the French Quarter Fire Station. The fire station is currently housing fire fighters from around the county who have come to New Orleans to help with the recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina.Patricia Brach/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA., October 2, 2005 -- Fire trucks l...

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[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA  October 4, 2005 - Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-AL) asks Admiral Thad Allen, FEMA Principal Federal Official for Gulf Coast Operations, about recovery efforts in the areas hardest hit by hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Photo by Greg Henshall / FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina/Hurricane Rita] Baton Rouge, LA October 4, 2005 - ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] September 8, 2005 -- Former President George H. W. Bush on a helicopter tour of the Mississippi and Louisiana gulf coast.  President Bush is on a tour to see the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and the ongoing recovery efforts.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] September 8, 2005 -- Former President George H. W....

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[Hurricane Katrina] Hancock County, Miss., September 8, 2005 -- Former President George H. W. Bush speaks with FEMA representative Meredith Chandler during his visit to the Waveland Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).  President Bush is touring the Mississippi and Louisiana gulf coasts to see the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and the ongoing recovery efforts.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Hancock County, Miss., September 8, 2005 -- Former...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Hancock County, Miss., September 8, 2005 -- Former President George H. W. Bush visits the Waveland Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).  President Bush is touring the Mississippi and Louisiana gulf coasts to see the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina and the ongoing recovery efforts.  FEMA/Mark Wolfe

[Hurricane Katrina] Hancock County, Miss., September 8, 2005 -- Former...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- The Hwy 90 bridge from Biloxi to Ocean Springs lies in a twisted mass as result of catastrophic wind and storm surge from Hurricane Katrina.  Road closure along the coastal area has complicated recovery efforts.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., November 3, 2005 -- The Hwy 90 brid...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., November 7, 2005 -- Mrs. Marsha D. Barbour, wife of Governor Haley R. Barbour, acts as his representative at the Jackson FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) Strategy Meeting.  FEMA and MEMA are partners in the recovery efforts for those Mississippians impacted by Hurricane Katrina.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Jackson, Miss., November 7, 2005 -- Mrs. Marsha D....

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Vice Admiral Thad Allen and Michael Jackson, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security speak at a briefing regarding ongoing recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Katrina.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Vice Admiral ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Vice Admiral Thad Allen fields questions at a briefing regarding recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Katrina.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, December 19, 2005 - Vice Admiral ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Cameron Elementary School has been destroyed by Hurricane Rita, displacing its 247 students and 21 teachers.  FEMA is coordinating recovery efforts along with the State of Louisiana to assist Cameron Parish residents and businesses.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Cameron Elementary Sc...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - One of the tents at Camp Cameron set up to sleep FEMA and State personnel as they contribute to the recovery efforts in Cameron Parish.  Hurricane Rita destroyed the area in September 2005 and much of the Gulf Coast of Louisiana.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - One of the tents at C...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Cameron Elementary School is severly damaged by  Hurricane Rita.  FEMA has set up camp in Cameron to assist in the recovery efforts of this and other affected communities.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Cameron Elementary Sc...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Only the steel frame and basketball rims of Cameron Elementary School's Gymnasium stand after Hurricane Rita ravaged Southwest Louisiana.  FEMA funds and supports the recovery efforts underway now in Cameron Parish.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, January 11, 2006 - Only the steel frame ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - A congressional staff briefing is conducted at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge regarding recovery efforts for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - A congressiona...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - State Coordinating Officer Jeff Smith (L) and Federal Coordinating Officer Scott Wells (R) present updates on recovery efforts regarding Hurricanes Katrina and Rita during a Louisiana congressional staff briefing at the Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Baton Rouge, LA, January 24, 2006 - State Coordina...

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Deputy Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett, far right, conversing with Bureau of Land Management Director Kathleen Clarke, second from right, and Land Management Deputy Director Larry Benna, third right, at awards event, at Department of Interior headquarters, honoring Interior staff contributions to response and recovery efforts after 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes

Deputy Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett, far right, conversing with Bureau o...

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U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, William Bellamy, center, is escorted by U.S. military personnel to view and discuss rescue and recovery efforts following a building collapse on Nairobi's Ronald Ngala Street Kenya, Africa.

U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, William Bellamy, center, is escorted by U.S....

Nairobi, Kenya (Jan. 25, 2006) U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, William Bellamy, center, is escorted by U.S. military personnel to view and discuss rescue and recovery efforts following a building collapse on Nairobi'... More

Deputy Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett speaking at awards event, at Department of Interior headquarters, honoring Interior staff contributions to response and recovery efforts after 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes

Deputy Secretary P. Lynn Scarlett speaking at awards event, at Departm...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-31-06 -- FCO/PFO Vice Admiral Thad Allen (USCG) introduces his replacement for FEMA Deputy Director of Gulf Coast Recovery, Gil Jamieson at a FEMA All-Hands meeting.  Vice Admiral Thad Allen is touring the Hurricane stricken Gulf States coordinating recovery efforts.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-31-06 -- FCO/PFO Vice Admiral ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-31-06 -- FCO/PFO Vice Admiral Thad Allen and FEMA Deputy Director of Gulf Coast Recovery Gil Jamieson address members of the Department of Justice Task Force at the New Orleans FEMA Area Field Office.  Vice Admiral Thad Allen and Gil Jamieson are meeting with the Department of Justice Task Force to assist them in coordinating recovery efforts.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 01-31-06 -- FCO/PFO Vice Admiral ...

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A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (MHM-262) (Reinforced), onboard the flight deck of the USN Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS ESSEX (LHD 2), before departing to assist with humanitarian assistance and recovery efforts at Saint Bernard, Philippines, at the request of the Philippine government. This relief effort is a result of a mudslide, which devastated the town of Guinsahugon located in the southern part of the island of Leyte in the Philippines. (SUBSTANDARD)

A US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Essex (LHD 2) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Marvin E. Thompson Jr, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

A Marine assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) embarked aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) awaits land transportation to the landslide area to assist with rescue and recovery efforts.

A Marine assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) emb...

Guinsaugon, Philippines (Feb. 21, 2006) A Marine assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) embarked aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) awaits land transportation to the landslide area to assist with rescu... More

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Gene Taylor (left) discusses the recovery efforts in Mississippi with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo.  Congressman Taylor stopped by the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Biloxi to thank FEMA employees for their work in the state.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Ge...

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[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Vacaville, CA, Feb., 22, 2006 - FEMA PIO John Treanor is interviewed by ABC 10 NEWS about recovery efforts regarding recent flooding  around Solano County. Photo by Adam DuBrowa.

[Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and Landslides] Vacaville, CA, Fe...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 --  FEMA Deputy Federal Coordinating Officer (DFCO) Jesse Munoz (left) and Human Services Branch Director Bob Weber speak with Congressman Gene Taylor at the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Biloxi.  Rep. Taylor is checking on the status of the recovery efforts in Mississippi.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- FEMA Deputy F...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Gene Taylor (left) discusses the recovery efforts in Mississippi with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo.  Congressman Taylor stopped by the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Biloxi to thank FEMA employees for their work in the state.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Ge...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Gene Taylor (left) discusses the recovery efforts in Mississippi with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Nick Russo.  Congressman Taylor stopped by the Joint Field Office (JFO) in Biloxi to thank FEMA employees for their work in the state.  Mark Wolfe/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., February 22, 2006 -- Congressman Ge...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, and House of Representatives Speaker Dennis Hastert R-Ill, speak to other lawmakers and the media at the site of 9th Ward Industrial Canal breach.  Speakers Hastert's delegation came to inspect the progress of recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast areas hit by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 3-3-06 -- House Minority Leader N...

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[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, March 31, 2006 - Louisiana Recovery Authority's Andy Kopplin provides information on recovery activities at the Intergovernmental Affairs Information Day in Lake Charles.  This is one of many scheduled events to give opportunity to gather information on recovery efforts and to voice concerns as Louisiana moves forward.  Robert Kaufmann/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Lake Charles, LA, March 31, 2006 - Louisiana Recovery...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 _ The direction of Hurricane Katrina's devastating wind and storm surge is evident from this photo taken from a Biloxi marina.  Recovery efforts include the demolition of many structures too damaged to repair within FEMA Mitigation requirements.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 1, 2006 _ The direction of Hu...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, acting FEMA Regional Director, Region IV, discusses recovery efforts with Brian Sanderson, Deputy Director, Governor's Office of Recovery and Renewal, during the Governor's visit to the MEMA/FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) today. The state and FEMA are working together to overcome the impact of Hurricane Katrina.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - Mary Lynne Miller, ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - John Crowley, FEMA Chief of Staff, greets Governor Haley Barbour as he enters the MEMA/FEMA Joint Field Office (JFO) this morning for a visit before a joint press conference this afternoon, as Lea Stokes, MEMA Public Relations Director, and Ashley Roth, MEMA Public Information Coordinator, stand by.  The state and FEMA are partners in preparation for the new hurricane season as well as in recovery efforts from Hurricane Katrina.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Biloxi, Miss., April 6, 2006 - John Crowley, FEMA ...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-21-06 -- Don Powell Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding and FEMA FCO Scott Wells talk about recovery efforts in the 9th Ward.  Mr. Powell came to check the status of Disaster Recovery from Hurricane Katrina and saw first hand Debris removal efforts in the 9th Ward.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-21-06 -- Don Powell Federal Coo...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-21-06 -- Dorothy Davison, Nurse Practitioner, briefs Don Powell Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding and FEMA FCO Scott Wells on operations at the Methodist Hospital Temporary Site location.  Mr. Powell came to check the status of Disaster Recovery from Hurricane Katrina and wanted to know what role other agencies were playing in the recovery efforts.  Marvin Nauman/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 4-21-06 -- Dorothy Davison, Nurse...

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[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Kent Adcock, an Associate Director with Habitat for Humanity International, prepares to raise a wall with AmeriCorps*NCCC members Meredith MacMillan, Sarah Graham, Jacob Courville, Lori Hermosillo, and Starbucks corporate volunteers.  AmeriCorps*NCCC is partnering with Harrison County Habitat to build bunkhouses for volunteers assisting in recovery efforts on the Gulf Coast.  George Armstrong/FEMA

[Hurricane Katrina] Gulfport, Miss., April 27, 2006 - Kent Adcock, an ...

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[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, September 6, 2006 -- One year after Hurricane Rita ravaged Southwest Louisiana. FEMA funds supported the recovery efforts of this Elementary School in Cameron Parish. Alberto Pillot/FEMA

[Hurricane Rita] Cameron, LA, September 6, 2006 -- One year after Hurr...

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[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Members of the "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" team look over the results of St. Bernard Parash residents "Voices" about rebuilding their neighborhood.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of St. Bernard Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  The FEMA sponsored event is an important step in recovery efforts.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Members of the "Louisi...

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2007 Fig.2. Peregrine falcon in Zion National Park.

2007 Fig.2. Peregrine falcon in Zion National Park.

As part of the recovery efforts for the peregrine falcons, Zion wildlife mangement monitor nests throughout the spring and summer.

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Linda and Jack Biven put their thoughts on post-it paper which they will then "post" to the "post" boards about how they think their neighborhood should be rebuilt.  FEMA is assisting the Louisiana Recovery Authority "Collecting the Voices" of Jefferson Parash residents reguarding Long Term Recovery.  "Louisiana Recovery Planning Day" at 19 Parashes and 11 Cities is an important part of FEMA's Long Term Community Recovery (LTCR) effort, which is being coordinated though the LRA and LTCR partners.  The FEMA sponsored event is an important step in recovery efforts.  MARVIN NAUMAN/FEMA photo

[Hurricane Katrina] New Orleans, LA, 1-21-06 -- Linda and Jack Biven p...

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A member of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va., watches as a vehicle is lifted from the Mississippi River during recovery efforts.

A member of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 from Naval Amphibi...

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Aug. 08, 2007) A member of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va., watches as a vehicle is lifted from the Mississippi River during recovery eff... More

Minnesota Senator, Julianne E. Ortman personally thanks Navy Diver 1st Class Clarence Allen of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 for his efforts in the wake of the I-35 bridge collapse.

Minnesota Senator, Julianne E. Ortman personally thanks Navy Diver 1st...

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Aug. 11, 2007) Minnesota Senator, Julianne E. Ortman personally thanks Navy Diver 1st Class Clarence Allen of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2 for his efforts in the wake of the I-35 ... More

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